Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led the official farewell ceremony in La Guaira, recognizing specialists who conducted surgical procedures, infrastructure inspections, and disaster relief.
Official Farewell Ceremony in La Guaira Honors Cuban Brigade
Venezuelan authorities formally bade farewell to the international relief contingent wrapping up nearly a month of deployment following the region’s seismic emergency. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez headed the official farewell ceremony in the state of La Guaira to recognize the specialists who arrived in the country shortly after the dual natural disasters.
The deployment brought specialized personnel from the Henry Reeve International Contingent to support communities hit by the June 24 events. Alongside Acting President Rodríguez at the official gathering stood Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Trade Félix Plasencia and the Ambassador of Cuba to Venezuela, Jorge Luis Mayo Fernández, according to presidential press reporting documented by international coverage.
Surgical Interventions, Engineering Inspections, and Canine Rescue Teams
The visiting Cuban brigade comprised a multidisciplinary team equipped for complex disaster response. Official accounts detail that the contingent included rescue specialists, surgical medical personnel, forensic experts, and structural engineers.
During their month-long mission executing operations in Venezuelan territory, the professionals performed surgical interventions, inspected damaged buildings, and conducted technical search operations. The team’s capabilities also featured three specialized rescue dogs that provided critical support alongside human technicians in disaster zones.
Medals and Grassroots Recognition Across Venezuelan Solidarity Networks
During the protocol-driven proceedings, the executive branch presented participating professionals with the Heroes of Venezuela medal in acknowledgment of their solidarity and service since arriving on June 29. The honors recognized both individual technical contributions and the broader institutional mission executed across affected localities.
Parallel tributes emerged from civil society organizations. Members of Venezuelan social movements dedicated to solidarity with the island acknowledged the labor of the specialists during a separate gathering.
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